STEMinista Profile Questions

The goal of the Michigan Science Center’s STEMinista Project is to spark and maintain an interest in STEM in elementary and middle school girls. We aim to broaden the pipeline of the next generation of STEMinistas. The Program will engage girls with authentic STEM experiences designed to increase their interest, confidence and skill sets in STEM. A critical part of engaging our girls is exposing them to role models like you. Thank you for participating in The STEMinista Project! Click here for STEMinista Role Model FAQ.

Directions

Please answer the questions in full sentences with the question in them – as if the answer will be printed without the question – in 150 words or less. For example: Question: Who is your favorite cartoon character? And why? Answer: My favorite cartoon character is Buzz Lightyear because he always had so much energy and believed that everything was possible. That’s the way I like to look at the world.

4. Tell us something unusual about yourself - something that makes you special, unique and not a "typical" STEMinista. (This can be a hobby, special talent, or quirky interest or goal.) (150 words or less)*

5. What are you doing/plan to do with your STEM degree? (150 words or less)*

6. Pick ONE. Your inspiration.*

Who is your hero or favorite role model? And why?

Tell us about one person in your childhood who had a great effect on your life?

Tell us about one mistake you made that taught you a valuable lesson?

Inspiration Response (150 words or less)

7. Pick ONE. Your road to STEMinstadom*

What was your favorite subject in middle school? And what did you like about it? (It’s fine if it was math! It’s fine if it wasn’t!)

I find / always found school to be _____(easy/difficult/fun, etc.) because _____

What has your job taught you?

Who was the best teacher you ever had and why?

Based on the topic you picked above.

STEMinstadom Response (150 words or less)

8. Pick ONE. The future is yours, to.*

What’s the one thing you want to accomplish before the year 2025?

Finish this sentence: I believe _____

Tell us a favorite quote that gets you going, gives you confidence, or guides your life that you would like to share with future STEMinistas.

Based on the topic you picked above.

Future Response (150 words or less)

What is your zip code?*

ZIP Code

How would you like to get involved? (Select all that apply)

4th Grade Classroom Visits (Detroit Public Schools) – I want to visit 4th grade classrooms with MiSci Staff and talk about what got me interested in STEM and how it has impacted my life.

STEMinista Sciencepalooza Community Events – I want to participate in round-table events where I can informally speak with young STEMinistas about the importance of STEM and facilitate hands-on activities.

Yes, I am willing to authorize a background check in order to volunteer with the Michigan Science Center, and will fill out the individual background check form or group background check form and will email it to
Steve.Zoski@Mi-Sci.org.

Picture for your Bio

Please submit a picture you would like attached to your bio. Photos should be at least 340x340.